G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Quadro P2200 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 4070 vs Quadro P2200: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅197.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 105.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 21.9 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅140% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 5 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌166.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 75W.
❌51.2% longer card at 304mm vs 201mm.

Quadro P2200

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $170 less on MSRP ($429 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 200W, a 125W reduction.
✅Measures 201mm instead of 304mm, a 103mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 5 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Older hardware, 5 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 21.9 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($429 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 197.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 186.8% in PassMark G3D (26,919 vs 9,386), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 5 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Quadro P2200 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 16nm, and 46 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $170 more expensive on MSRP at $599 vs $429, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 105.4% (44.9 vs 21.9), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Quadro P2200 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce RTX 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

Quadro P2200

The Quadro P2200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 10 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1493 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,386 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Quadro P2200's 9,386 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 186.8%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro P2200 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1,280 (Quadro P2200). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 3.822 TFLOPS (Quadro P2200). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1493 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro P2200
G3D Mark Score	26,919+187%	9,386
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Pascal
Process Node	5 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	5888+360%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+663%	3.822 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+66%	1493 MHz
ROPs	64+60%	40
TMUs	184+130%	80
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+1134%	0.47 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+2780%	1.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Quadro P2200 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro P2200 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro P2200
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P2200 carries 5 GB. GeForce RTX 4070 gives you 140% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070 and 256-bit on the Quadro P2200. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1.25 MB (Quadro P2200) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro P2200
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+140%	5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	36 MB+2780%	1.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.1 (Quadro P2200). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro P2200
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P2200). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 3rd Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P2200).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro P2200
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	3rd Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Quadro P2200's 75W — a 90.9% difference. The Quadro P2200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 500W (Quadro P2200). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 201mm, occupying 3 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro P2200
TDP	200W	75W-63%
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	201mm
Height	137mm	111mm
Slots	3	1-67%
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	134.6+8%	125.1

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4070 came in at $599, while the Quadro P2200 launched at $429. On MSRP, Quadro P2200 was 28.4% cheaper ($170 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 21.9 (Quadro P2200) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 105% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4070 (2023 vs 2019).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Quadro P2200
MSRP	$599	$429-28%
Performance per Dollar	44.9+105%	21.9
Codename	AD104	GP106
Release	April 12 2023	June 10 2019
Ranking	#32	#281

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